Ember & Flow Counselling
Counselling in Guildford & Online
“The Curious Paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
Carl Rodgers
Welcome to Ember & Flow Counselling
Hi, I'm Claire, and I offer you a very warm welcome to Ember & Flow Counselling.
I understand how daunting it can feel trying to navigate life’s ups and downs. Life can feel heavy, scary and uncertain. It can feel like you have to face things alone – but you don’t.
Reaching out takes courage. I am here to walk beside you and help make sense of things when it all seems so unclear.
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to suit each individual client. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to best support your unique needs and experiences.
My work is grounded in psychodynamic, attachment, and person-centred theories. This means I pay close attention to your early life experiences, relational patterns, and inner emotional world—while always holding you at the centre of the work.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth counsellor who believes in meeting you as an equal—no power dynamics here, no judgment, just two humans in a room. I know how important and life-changing it is to feel truly heard, so I offer a space where you can speak freely, without fear, shame or judgment.
Like many people, I’ve lived through my own traumas. I’ve made mistakes. I've learned hard lessons and Ive done the deep work of healing. It was my life experiences that led me to this profession. It was always my aim to become the counsellor I needed—someone real, someone who listens, and someone who truly gets it. Change is possible for anyone if they are willing to do the work - I’m living proof of that. Therapy isn’t always easy. It can be tough, but with me walking beside you, I hope you won’t feel so afraid. It takes bravery to reach out, so well done for getting this far.
How I Work
Rather than offering advice or telling you what to do, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can begin to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Over time, this process can help you:
• Make sense of recurring patterns
• Uncover learned behaviours
• Understand the emotional roots of what you're experiencing
From this place of awareness, meaningful and lasting change can emerge.
Session & Fees
I offer both face-to-face counselling at my practice in Guildford and online counselling via Teams, so you can choose what fits best with your lifestyle and needs.
• Session length: 50 minutes
• Fee: £60 per session, payable on the day
Location
I offer in-person sessions in Guildford which is easily accessible from areas such as Godalming, Farnham, Aldershot. I also offer online sessions for those further afield.
The Meaning Behind Ember & Flow
I came up with the name Ember & Flow because I wanted it to represent the inner flame that remains even in our darkest moments—a quiet strength, resilience, and warmth that never fully goes out.
• Ember symbolises hope, the part of you waiting to be gently rekindled.
• Flow speaks to the emotional movement and natural healing that occurs when we feel truly safe and seen.
Together, Ember & Flow reflects the therapeutic journey—honouring both stillness and motion, the deep inner work and the gentle unfolding that follows. I aim to offer a space that holds both: a steady presence for your ember, and the freedom to flow into healing, at your own pace.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.